Byram: Lake Dockery near OK for walking trail

Progress continues with the walking trail around Lake Dockery Lake. Guest Consultants has submitted the first alignment to Mississippi Department of Transportation for approval. MDOT and the city will do a field review. City officials hope construction will begin in early summer 2013. The city also is focusing on exercise equipment to go along the trail and has acquired property adjoining the lake for a children's playground with picnic tables and a pavilion.

ALSO: Byram is working to provide sewer services to Lake Ridgelea residents. It is obtaining easements from property owners to install grinder pumps and sewer lines. A federal Community Development Block Grant will fund the project. Phase 1 is in the area of Gary Road, East Ridge and South Ridge roads and Lake Shore Drive. Questions? Call the Public Works Department at (601) 372-7791.